Eli is already enjoying Caturday. Why? I forgave him for biting my calf earlier this week, and if I am reading Caturday, it means he can warm my foot with his fuzzy body. ( My feet are on the hassock, Eli is platered along my left leg/foot.)..

Hey cat folks! My last childhood pet I'd had since I was 12 crossed that rainbow bridge a few years ago, after nearly 20 years on this Earth. She was a pure white cat, unknown breed from a stray litter born outside of a video store my aunt worked at at the time. My daughter is half the age I was then, but I want her to have a similar experience. So here's my question: Keeping in mind that I will ONLY consider rescue/shelter animals, what traits should I look for in a cat to have the best chance at a long life?

nekom:Hey cat folks! My last childhood pet I'd had since I was 12 crossed that rainbow bridge a few years ago, after nearly 20 years on this Earth. She was a pure white cat, unknown breed from a stray litter born outside of a video store my aunt worked at at the time. My daughter is half the age I was then, but I want her to have a similar experience. So here's my question: Keeping in mind that I will ONLY consider rescue/shelter animals, what traits should I look for in a cat to have the best chance at a long life?

hmm..good question. Part of a long life depends on genetics. Part on the environment that the cat lives in. Cats who are indoor only live longer. I would think that any cat that chooses you and your daughter, will bring such richness to your lives, you can't imagine. Whether the cat lives a short or a long life.